RobertCovington

Robert S. Covington, age 77, of Flint, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Briarwood Manor, Flint. Robert was born on February 12, 1936 in Flint to Nolan C. and Juanita (Olds) Covington. He attended Flint Schools, served in the Armed Forces, and retired from General Motors, Plant 36, Local 599, after 37 years of service. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and many fishing trips with his good friends, Jack, Jim, Frank and Donald Reddy. Surviving are his children, Anna and husband, Dan Anderson of Flint, Susan and husband, Randy Irelan of Lapeer, Robert S. Covington of Tacoma, Washington, Sandra and husband, John Schock of Alvin, Texas; brothers, Bill and wife, Ruth Covington of Irving, Texas, Dennis Chamberlin of Birmingham, Alabama; sister, Judy and husband, Bud Dorton of Winterhaven, Florida; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mona Circardi. Cremation has taken place and a small memorial service will be held at Genesis Ministries for his immediate family. A special thank you to Jim and Sherry Reddy, Shirley Covington and Judy Donivan for their loyal friendship. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home, 1480 E. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc.